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Sonam Wangchuk hunger strike LIVE: CJP's Dipke alleges attack on activist at Jantar Mantar, says 'object was thrown'

Posted on: Jul 18, 2026 06:55 IST | Posted by: Hindustantimes
Sonam Wangchuk hunger strike LIVE: CJP's Dipke alleges attack on activist at Jantar Mantar, says 'object was thrown'
SOnam Wangchuk hungriness walk out unrecorded: educationalist and mood activist Sonam Wangchuk entered the 21st day of his indefinite hunger strike on Saturday. A day before, the activist said he has lost nearly 20 per cent of his body but remains determined to continue the protest demanding the resignation of Union education minister Dharmendra Pradhan over alleged irregularities in the NEET UG examination.In a video message released at the end of the 20th day of his fast, Wangchuk appealed to people across the country to join the Cockroach Janta Party's (CJP) proposed "Chalo Sansad" march on July 20, arguing that public participation would decide the strength and success of the movement.Speaking about his health, Wangchuk acknowledged the physical toll of the prolonged fast but said he was not backing down."Yes, I am still alive. Twenty per cent of my body is gone. After fats, muscles are gone. After that, organs will go. Finally, the brain. The time has not come yet," Wangchuk said.The activist joined the agitation at Jantar Mantar on June 28 and has been on an indefinite hunger strike since then. The protest itself began on June 20 and has now entered its 28th day.

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